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I recently took a much-needed break from being on the grid. Two weeks in Zambia for Greenpop's Festival of Action was a truly mind- and heart-opening experience away from all things digital. Read about my experience as well as the green lessons I learned.

In other top story news, Eugene Yiga reviews Abalone House's new Brandy Bar with Ruben Riffel, we get top tips from fashion designers ahead of MBFWCT and Daniel Dercksen reviews the spectacular West Side Story now showing at Artscape.

This week's competition sees you stand the chance to win two tickets to Al Bairre at The Assembly!

Ruth Cooper, Lifestyle Co-editor & Production Manager (@Biz_Lounge)

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Weekly top stories
Fifty Shades of Green
[Ruth Cooper] Boom, boom, boom - the sound of new beginnings, the beat of change. Boom ba boom ba boom - the pulse of Livingstone, the soundtrack to the Green life... read more>>

Ultimate escapism in West Side Story

Daniel Dercksen

Musical Theatre is gloriously alive and pulsating vibrantly in South Africa with the super sensational and ultra-spectacular West Side Story.

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[MBFWCT 2015] Top tips from top fashion designers

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Cape Town organisers African Fashion International ask top female designers to share their experience on the fundamentals to creating and sustaining a successful fashion business...

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Abalone House launches 'brandy bar'

Eugene Yiga

"I'm delighted to be here," said Christelle Reade-Jahn, Director of the South African Brandy Foundation. "It's such a special evening, bringing together everything that's good in South Africa: good company, excellent conversation, fantastic brandies, and one of the best chefs in the country."

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Music
Porter Robinson announced for Rocking The Daisies
American electronic music DJ Porter Robinson has been announced as part of the Huawei Culture Club Electronic Dome line-up at this year's Rocking the Daisies, which will be held from 1 to 4 October, 2015, at Cloof Wine Estate, Darling, Western Cape. read more>>
Breathe and Moshito enter strategic partnership
Breathe Sunshine African Music Conference and Moshito Music Conference & Exhibition have announce a strategic partnership and they are calling on the industry to unite to build a brighter future. read more>>
The Sound On Screen Music Film Festival
The Sound On Screen Music Film Festival will be held from 31 July to 2 August, 2015, at the Labia Theatre, 68 Orange Street, Cape Town. read more>>
Theatre
Woolf at the Fugard - theatre at its best

Daniel Dercksen

You must see the fiery Afrikaans version of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? at the Fugard Theatre. This is what consummate theatre at its most engaging is all about. It is theatre that you experience and drama you feel. read more>>
Movies
Treasured memories celebrated in Woman in Gold

Daniel Dercksen

Art unites disparate worlds in the splendid Woman In Gold, the remarkable true story of one woman's journey to reclaim her heritage and seek justice for what happened to her family 60 years after she fled Vienna during World War II. read more>>
Art
Exploring Nigeria through the eyes of Ben Enwonwu

Nkem Ndem V

Since the death of the legendary Ben Enwonwu, his paintings have stirred countless art lovers to locating Nigeria on the world's map... read more>>
Lifestyle
Ten ways to live more greenly

Ruth Cooper

I recently returned from Greenpop's Festival of Action volunteer programme in Zambia, which aims to address and educate locals and volunteers on the severe deforestation issues that the country faces. read more>>
Events
Now it's Durban for The Wedding Expo
The Wedding Expo is heading for the Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban, on 1 and 2 August, 2015, after a successful run at the Ticketpro Dome, Joburg. read more>>
Food & Wine
Say olé in Camps Bay

Eugene Yiga

When my friend and I arrived for dinner, we found the restaurant quiet for a Saturday night (and a nice change from the noise of the Camps Bay strip). Perhaps it was the early onset of winter, making this a chilly night. Or perhaps, with the restaurant only open for two months at the time, not many people were aware of the city's newest gem. read more>>
Motoring
Ciaz up against a gang of toughies

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

Suzuki has been churning out new vehicles during the past year with a three-model Ciaz sedan following close behind the local arrival of the Splash, Erigo and Celerio to push the Japanese automaker's local line-up to 36 vehicles... read more>>
Auris sparkles after make-over

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

Toyota has given its strong-selling Auris hatchback a few dabs of fresh make-up and some nifty cosmetic surgery to give it more appeal in a tightly contested segment... read more>>
Sport
Discovery Sport Industry Awards 2016 open for entries
The Discovery Sport Industry Awards 2016 are officially open for entries... read more>>
SportShow is waiting to thrill you

Issued by Optimize Enhancing Effectiveness

The SportShow is a first for South Africa - a multi-sport event featuring spectacular entertainment, sport clinics, extreme shows, appearances by sport celebrities and an extensive range of sport-related exhibits... read more>>
Business
Bartering as a way to increase your business

Boris Dzhingarov

Smart business managers always think about bartering and it is a shame to notice that many still do not understand why this is something that has to be considered... read more>>
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New events to diarise
Milkshake Madness
24 Jul 2015, Cape Town, Menlyn, Melrose Arch Johannesburg

The 8th Annual Soweto Comedy Festival
Premium Comedy SA - 31 Jul 2015, Johannesburg | 1 Aug 2015, Johannesburg

Comedy Lounge Durban
Contento Group - 1 Aug 2015 to 5 Dec 2015, Durban

The MaxWay to Stop Smoking Seminar
Max Kaan - 1 Aug 2015, Pretoria

Newtown Junction - Women's Month
JT Communications Solutions - 1 Aug 2015 to 29 Aug 2015, Johannesburg

Moving into Dance Mophatong
5 Aug 2015, Johannesburg

Marie Claire Trunk Show
Marie Claire - 5 Aug 2015, Cape Town

House and Leisure Night Market
House and Leisure - 6 Aug 2015, Cape Town

Jammin' Reggae Fest
Hillcrest Quarry - 9 Aug 2015, Cape Town

SA on Tap Craft Beer and Music Festival - Pretoria
Shift Concepts - 5 Sep 2015, Pretoria

Upcoming events
The South African Book Fair 2015
A Better World Network (Pty) Ltd - 31 Jul 2015 to 2 Aug 2015, Johannesburg

Winelands Bridal Fair 2015
Donato Events - 1 Aug 2015 to 2 Aug 2015, Stellenbosch

#ReaKasiTour
Home of Skill Media Group (Pty) Ltd - 1 Aug 2015 to 2 Aug 2015, Pretoria | 3 Oct 2015 to 4 Oct 2015, Pretoria

SA on Tap Craft Beer Festival - Durban
Shift Concepts - 1 Aug 2015, Durban

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